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US lawmakers seek India clause in Russia sanctions bill
Washington: Racing against time, US lawmakers submitted amendments to the Russia sanctions bill, with one seeking to name its top trading partners — including India — in the legislation, and another proposing…
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Trump says Iran wants US deal badly, Tehran rejects claim
US President Donald Trump said on Monday, September 14, that Iran wants to reach an agreement with Washington “quickly and badly”, while saying he would decide whether the United States would engage…
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Trump urges Zelenskyy to halt oil strikes as diesel prices soar
Kyiv: US President Donald Trump on Sunday, September 13, called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries and other infrastructure used to produce and distribute diesel, saying…
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President Donald Trump’s childhood home sells for USD 2 million
New York: Donald Trump’s childhood home has sold for nearly USD 2 million after a renovation transformed the New York City residence from a mould-ridden cat den to a modern abode. The…
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Chinese satellite images helped Iran target a US base: Report
Iran obtained high-resolution satellite images of a US military base in Jordan before launching a deadly missile attack there in July, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing US officials. The images were…
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Saudi Crown Prince urges US to strike Houthis, Trump declines
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called US President Donald Trump twice on Thursday, September 10, and urged him to authorise strikes against Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis as the group advanced along the…
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US weakens Iran’s hold on Strait of Hormuz as war drags on
In recent weeks, the United States has succeeded in loosening Iran’s grip over the Strait of Hormuz while virtually shutting down Iran’s own oil exports, accelerating its economic free fall. But the…
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Trump promises every US adult USD 5k if his party retains power
Phoenix: United States President Donald Trump pledged on Wednesday, September 9, to send every American adult USD 5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections, an…
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Trump warns Iran of ‘very hard’ strikes over Pickaxe Mountain
US President Donald Trump on Thursday, September 10, warned Iran that the United States could launch heavy strikes against a suspected underground nuclear site if activity continues there. Trump was referring to…
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US bans Canadian dairy, alcohol and motorcycles amid trade war
Toronto: The United States is banning dairy products, most alcoholic beverages and motorcycles from Canada, the White House said on Tuesday, September 8, as the trade war between the two nations escalates.…
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Iran launches missiles at US targets in Jordan after US strikes
Washington: Iran has launched missiles toward US targets in Jordan, Iranian state-run media said, following the latest American strikes. It’s the latest tit-for-tat retaliation after the US military said it destroyed five…
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Iran warns South Korea against involvement in Strait of Hormuz
Iran warned South Korea on Monday, September 7, that any military involvement in the Strait of Hormuz would be regarded as support for US aggression and could have “serious consequences”, as Seoul…
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Trump’s approval rating falls to lowest level yet in FT poll
US President Donald Trump’s approval rating has dropped to its lowest level yet, according to a new Financial Times poll, reflecting growing voter dissatisfaction with his handling of the economy and the…
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Iran warns US of faster, more painful response to new attacks
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf warned the United States on Sunday, September 6, that any further attack on Iran’s interests would bring a faster, heavier and more painful response, saying the rules…
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Iranian tanker hit by four US missiles near Kharg Island
An Iranian oil tanker was hit by four US projectiles near the strategic Kharg Island on Saturday, September 5, Iranian media reported, amid renewed military escalation between Washington and Tehran and growing…
